{"id":53593,"date":"2024-08-27T11:01:30","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T01:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/?p=53593"},"modified":"2024-09-09T16:05:21","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T06:05:21","slug":"employer-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/news\/employer-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Employer&#8217;s Guide to Induction and Settlement for AEWV Employees"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"53593\" class=\"elementor elementor-53593\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-20767a4a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"20767a4a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-db2069a\" data-id=\"db2069a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75ea38c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"75ea38c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/free-photo\/handsome-elegant-man-car-salon_4382118.htm#fromView=image_search&#038;page=1&#038;position=0&#038;uuid=a9e43224-168e-48b8-9015-23ef16b8caf5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photo credit:@\nprostooleh<\/a><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d0621dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d0621dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Employers play a critical role in ensuring their employees are well-prepared for starting new roles, especially when relocating to a new country. By providing essential information about working and living in New Zealand, accredited employers not only support a smooth transition but also demonstrate their commitment to employee well-being and a positive work environment.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>As part of their responsibilities under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) program, employers are required to give paid time to employees to learn about employment rights and provide information about settling in New Zealand within the first month of employment. Offering personalised guidance tailored to each employee\u2019s specific needs and circumstances can help them settle effectively into their new location.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;\"><strong>Paid time to complete learning modules<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p>It is required to ensure that all AEWV employees understand their employment rights by providing paid time within the first month of work to complete <a href=\"https:\/\/employment.elearning.ac.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;\">online learning modules<\/span><\/a> from Employment New Zealand. These modules are designed to help migrants understand their rights and avoid workplace disputes<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;\"><strong>Settlement information that must be given to AEWV employees<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><ul><li><strong>Accommodation: <\/strong>explain renting of the tenant&#8217;s rights and responsibilities. It is necessary to offer personalised regional advice on finding accommodation, choosing suitable locations, and understanding local conditions.<\/li><li><strong>Transport:<\/strong> localised transport information, including public transport options, driving regulations, and resources for obtaining a New Zealand driver\u2019s license and buying a car.<\/li><li><strong>Cost of living:<\/strong> advice on budgeting and providing resources for calculating living costs including local or regional costs, tips for saving money, and information on finding affordable goods.<\/li><li><strong>Healthcare services:<\/strong> explain the healthcare system, with guidance on accessing services, public healthcare eligibility, emergency contacts, and nearby medical facilities and health insurance options.<\/li><li><strong>Citizens Advice Bureau services:<\/strong> the role of the Citizens Advice Bureau such as employment rights and other issues.<\/li><li><strong>Community groups:<\/strong> advice on finding local community groups, ethnic organizations, and social networks, tailored to the employee\u2019s specific region and personal interests.<\/li><li><strong>Getting an IRD number: <\/strong>provides the information for applying the Inland Revenue (IRD) number, and advice on managing taxes in New Zealand.<\/li><li><strong>Industry training and qualifications: <\/strong>information related to industry-specific training and qualifications such as occupational registration and assessments of overseas qualifications.<\/li><li><strong>Job or Industry Hazards: <\/strong>employers should provide specific information on workplace hazards, personal protective equipment, and relevant safety training.<\/li><li><strong>Families with Children: <\/strong>advice for relocating with children, information includes covering New Zealand\u2019s school system, childcare options, and community activities.<\/li><li><strong>Additional resources <\/strong>such as employment rights, banking, mobile phone setup, climate information, and emergency preparedness should include region-specific details and other practical information that may help employees adjust to New Zealand.<\/li><\/ul><p>For more information related to the requirements of AEWV employers refer <span style=\"color: #ed7d31;\"><a style=\"color: #ed7d31;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigration.govt.nz\/employ-migrants\/new-employer-accreditation-and-work-visa\/settlement-information-for-employers-hiring-workers-on-aewvs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;\"><strong>Settlement resources for employers to help settle migrant employees<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p><strong>Employer toolkit: <\/strong>the Employer toolkit guides effective communication with migrant employees, highlighting cultural differences that can influence communication styles including practical advice, especially for Pacific migrants, to help them settle into the workplace.<\/p><p><strong>Understanding: migration: <\/strong>The workplace settlement model illustrates how different aspects of a migrant employee\u2019s new life integrate, emphasizing the importance of supporting their community integration and workplace adaptation.<\/p><p>For more details related to employer toolkit and migration understanding refer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.immigration.govt.nz\/employ-migrants\/settle-migrant-staff\/resources-for-you\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;\">here<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><h4>\u00a0<\/h4><h4><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">For further information and assistance on these updates, please contact Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, at\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span style=\"color: #ed7d31;\"><a style=\"color: #ed7d31;\" 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